Foundation Year · Science · Science inquiry

AC9SFI04

compare observations with predictions with guidance

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Taught alongside it

The rest of Science inquiry in Foundation Year.

The same idea, year by year

Where AC9SFI04 comes from and where it goes, for a student working below or above Foundation Year.

1. Year 1AC9S1I01pose questions to explore observed simple patterns and relationships and make predictions based on experiences
2. Year 1AC9S1I02suggest and follow safe procedures to investigate questions and test predictions
3. Year 1AC9S1I03make and record observations, including informal measurements, using digital tools as appropriate
4. Year 1AC9S1I04sort and order data and information and represent patterns, including with provided tables and visual or physical models
5. Year 1AC9S1I05compare observations with predictions and others’ observations, consider if investigations are fair and identify further questions with guidance
6. Year 1AC9S1I06write and create texts to communicate observations, findings and ideas, using everyday and scientific vocabulary